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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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